Windows users, will you switch to LONGHORN when it comes out?

[dug777]

Originally posted by: BroeBo
I will probably duel boot whenever I get my hands on a corporate version. :evil: I like to install the newest OS right away so I can get used to it.

 

[yukichigai]

Of course. Everyone will, as Microsoft is activating the "one world, one OS" system -- cleverly packaged in all those recent "security updates" -- when Longhorn launches. Accessing the internet with any previous version of Windows will automatically activate a 30-day countdown, at which point your computer will reformat itself if you don't have Longhorn installed.

On an unrelated note, it is really hard to put 17 layers of tin foil on your head and not have one of 'em fall off.

 

[Actaeon]

I'd like to look into it, it depends on pricing, upgraded features, and future support of XP.

 

[dug777]

Originally posted by: yukichigai
Of course. Everyone will, as Microsoft is activating the "one world, one OS" system -- cleverly packaged in all those recent "security updates" -- when Longhorn launches. Accessing the internet with any previous version of Windows will automatically activate a 30-day countdown, at which point your computer will reformat itself if you don't have Longhorn installed.

On an unrelated note, it is really hard to put 17 layers of tin foil on your head and not have one of 'em fall off.

:laugh:

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: preslove
Where's the pohaole?

It's Pohl:disgust:

 

[dighn]

Originally posted by: arcenite
Free :evil:

why not

actually i'd stick around with xp for a while

 

[BillyBatson]

yes even though winFS will now be back ported to WinXP aswell, there are other extras. i mprob won't right away though because of bugs, also will depend on price how fast i will purchase it, or if i wilget it for free =x

 

[yukichigai]

Originally posted by: BillyBatson
yes even though winFS will now be back ported to WinXP aswell, there are other extras. i mprob won't right away though because of bugs, also will depend on price how fast i will purchase it, or if i wilget it for free =x

I think some of that was english.

 

[Shawn]

Doubtful. It took me over 2 years to finally make the move from 2k to XP. I'm comfortable where I am now.

 

[SynthDude2001]

I almost certainly will. We get Microsoft software really cheap through the university, so why not?

 

[yukichigai]

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
I almost certainly will. We get Microsoft software really cheap through the university, so why not?

Ooo yeah, that's right. Here's hoping that the MSDN AA offers one of those $3 deals on XP x64 like they did for XP Pro.

 

[SynthDude2001]

Originally posted by: yukichigai

Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
I almost certainly will. We get Microsoft software really cheap through the university, so why not?

Ooo yeah, that's right. Here's hoping that the MSDN AA offers one of those $3 deals on XP x64 like they did for XP Pro.

Yeah, I'm hoping for that as well...I'd rather not give up my XP Pro 32-bit license. Paid only $5 for it though.